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Waller Discusses Fed Projections and September Rate Increase
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AI-assisted briefing: In an October 8, 2026 speech preview published by the Federal Reserve, Waller said the FOMC raised its policy rate by 25 basis points in September to a range of 3.75% to 4%, after nine months on hold. Addressing the Central Bank of Türkiye, he outlined plans to discuss the U.S. economy and central bank communication, including what changed and how that relates to the policy outlook.